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Strong and Courageous

Elizabeth Rocha

Start your day off right with "Strong and Courageous," a quick and uplifting devotional podcast designed for parents and kids to listen to together on the way to school. Each episode is packed with biblical truth, practical encouragement, and inspiration to help your family face the day with confidence and faith.Tune in daily for:•⁠ ⁠Short and engaging devotionals that spark meaningful conversations and reflections•⁠ ⁠Biblical teachings that help you and your kids grow in your understanding of God"s

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Episode 32: Joseph Forgives His Brothers

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2025/09/25

Good morning, friends! Thanks for joining me on Strong and Courageous.Today we’re talking about Joseph. His brothers were jealous of him, so they sold him as a slave. Joseph went through years of hard times—but God never left him. Later, Joseph became a powerful leader in Egypt, and his brothers came to him for food during a famine.Joseph could have gotten revenge, but instead he forgave them. He said, 'You meant evil against me, but God used it for good.'Here’s what we can learn: Forgiveness isn’t

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Episode 31: Daniel In The Lion's Den

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2025/09/24

Welcome back, friends! Today on Strong and Courageous, we’re looking at the story of Daniel.Daniel loved God, and he prayed every single day. Some people didn’t like that, so they tricked the king into making a law that no one could pray to anyone except the king. Daniel had a choice—stop praying, or keep honoring God. Daniel chose to pray. Because of that, he was thrown into a den filled with hungry lions. Sounds scary, right? But God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths. Daniel came out

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Episode 30: Zacchaeus In The Tree

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2025/09/23

Good morning, friends! Let’s dive into another story on Strong and Courageous.There was a man named Zacchaeus. He wasn’t very tall, and when Jesus came to town, Zacchaeus couldn’t see over the crowd. So what did he do? He climbed up a tree to get a better look. When Jesus walked by, He looked up and said, 'Zacchaeus, come down. I’m going to your house today!' Everyone else thought Zacchaeus was a bad guy because he had been dishonest with money. But Jesus loved him anyway. That day, Zacchaeus’ life

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Episode 29: Elijah And The Whispher

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2025/09/22

Hello again, friends! Thanks for joining me on Strong and Courageous. Today’s story is about the prophet Elijah.Elijah was having a really hard time. He had been brave for God, but now he was tired, scared, and hiding in a cave. He wanted to hear from God. Then something amazing happened. First, there was a powerful wind. But God wasn’t in the wind. Then there was a big earthquake. But God wasn’t in the earthquake. Then came a fire. But God wasn’t in the fire either. Finally, Elijah heard a gentle

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Episode 28: The Boy Who Shared His Lunch

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2025/09/19

Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today’s story comes from the time when Jesus fed thousands of people.One day, a huge crowd was following Jesus. Everyone was hungry, but no one had food—except one little boy. He had five loaves of bread and two small fish. That’s not enough to feed thousands of people! But he gave his lunch to Jesus. And when Jesus blessed it, the food multiplied until everyone had more than enough to eat.Here’s what we can learn: Sometimes what we have seems small—a little

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Episode 27: Paul And Silas

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2025/09/18

Good morning, friends! It’s time for another Strong and Courageous devotional. Today’s story is about two men named Paul and Silas.Paul and Silas loved telling people about Jesus, but not everyone was happy about it. In one city, they were beaten, arrested, and thrown into prison. Now, if you or I were in jail for doing the right thing, we’d probably feel sad, scared, or even angry. But Paul and Silas did something surprising—they started singing hymns and praising God!Imagine that—two men in a

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Episode 26: Esther's Courage

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2025/09/17

Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today we’re talking about one of my favorite heroes in the Bible—a young woman named Esther.Esther was an ordinary girl, but God made her queen of Persia. That sounds exciting, right? But then she faced a very scary situation. An evil man named Haman wanted to destroy Esther’s people, the Jews. The only person who could stop it was the king—but no one was allowed to go to the king unless he called for them. If someone did, they could be put to death!Esther’s

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Episode 25: Gideon's Small Army

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2025/09/16

Good morning, friends, and welcome back to Strong and Courageous! I’m so glad you’re listening today. Let’s jump into our story from the book of Judges.There was a man named Gideon. He wasn’t a famous warrior. In fact, he felt pretty weak and unimportant. But God called Gideon to lead an army to fight against the Midianites, who were hurting God’s people. At first Gideon had a big army—32,000 soldiers! But God told Gideon, 'That’s too many.'So Gideon sent home anyone who was afraid. Now there were

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Episode 24: When You Don't Feel Good Enough

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2025/09/15

When You Don't Feel Good EnoughIt's easy to feel like you're not good enough. But on today’s episode we'll explore what the Bible says about overcoming feelings of inadequacy. 1 Timothy 1:7, we'll discover that God hasn't given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline. This verse reminds us that we don’t have to rely on our own strength alone. God gives us the power to do things we might think are too hard. Whenever you face a challenge, remember you can do it with Jesus by your

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Episode 23: Pray Always

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2025/09/12

Hello Everyone!Welcome back to Strong and Courageous!Today I want to remind you that you can pray any time about anything.1 Thessalonians 5:17 says: 'Pray continually'.This verse is a good reminder that prayer is not only for your really big problems, you can pray to God about everything and anything at any time of the day.God is that friend that you can call on anytime of the day.

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Episode 22: God's Love Never Ends

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2025/09/11

Hello friends!Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today, we’re talking about the greatest love—God’s love.Have you ever loved someone so much you could never stop caring about them? God’s love for us is even bigger! It never ends and never fails.Romans 8:38-39 says: ‘For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.’No matter what happens, God loves you. His love never runs out, and nothing

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Episode 21: Be Honest

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2025/09/10

Hello friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today’s lesson is about honesty.Have you ever been tempted to tell a little lie, like saying you finished your homework when you didn’t? Being honest isn’t always easy, but it’s always right.Proverbs 12:22 says: ‘The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.’God wants us to be truthful. Honesty builds trust with our friends, family, and with God. Even when it’s hard, telling the truth shows courage and

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Episode 20: God's Plans Are Good

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2025/09/09

Hi friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today we’re learning about God’s plans. Sometimes we make plans, and things don’t go the way we hoped. Maybe a game got canceled or a fun trip didn’t happen. God’s plans are even better than ours! Jeremiah 29:11 says: ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’God has amazing plans for your life. Even when things don’t make sense now, you can trust that He is

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Episode 19: Be Thankful

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2025/09/08

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today, we’re learning about gratitude.Have you ever gotten a gift or a treat and felt really happy? Being thankful is about noticing and appreciating the good things God gives us every day.1 Thessalonians 5:18 says: ‘Give thanks in all circumstances.’Being thankful isn’t just about saying ‘thanks’ when you get something. It’s about having a heart that notices God’s blessings, even on hard days. Gratitude makes our hearts joyful and helps us see God

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Episode 18: God Made You Special

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2025/09/05

Hi friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today’s lesson is about something super important—YOU!Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and think, ‘I’m not as good as them.’ But God didn’t make you like anyone else—He made you unique and special!Psalm 139:14 says: ‘I am fearfully and wonderfully made.’God made every part of you on purpose—your smile, your laugh, your talents, and even the things that make you different. You are a masterpiece, and God loves you just the way you are.Never

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Episode 17: The Greatest Commandment

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2025/09/04

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today we’re learning about the most important commandment Jesus gave.Have you ever had to choose between doing the right thing or the easy thing? Maybe sharing your snack or helping a friend instead of playing alone? Jesus tells us the greatest commandment helps guide all our choices.Matthew 22:37 says: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.’Jesus is saying that loving God comes first—everything else flows from that love. When

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Episode 16: God's Armor

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2025/09/03

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today, we’re going to learn about putting on God’s armor.Have you ever seen a knight with armor? The armor protects them from danger. God gives us spiritual armor to help us face challenges in life.Ephesians 6:11 says: ‘Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the devil’s schemes.’God’s armor includes truth, faith, peace, and more. It helps us do what’s right, make good choices, and stand strong when life is hard. We don’t fight

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Episode 15: Forgive Like Jesus

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2025/09/02

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today’s lesson is about something really important forgiveness.Have you ever been hurt by a friend, like they said something mean or took your toy? It’s normal to feel upset, but God wants us to forgive, just like Jesus forgives us.Ephesians 4:32 says: ‘Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.’”Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay, but it means you choose to let go of the hurt and

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Episode 14: God Gives Strength

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2025/09/01

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today, we’re talking about where our real strength comes from.Have you ever tried something really hard, like learning a new sport or instrument, and thought, ‘I just can’t do this’? I remember trying to ride my bike without training wheels—it felt impossible. But when I asked God to help me, I found I could keep going and finally succeed!”“Philippians 4:13 says: ‘I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.’”This verse reminds us

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Episode 13: Speak Life

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2025/08/29

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today’s lesson is about the power of your words. Have you ever said something mean to someone and immediately felt bad? Words can hurt, but they can also help and encourage others. Your words have power! “Proverbs 18:21 says: ‘The tongue has the power of life and death."This verse reminds us that the things we say can either make someone feel happy and loved, or sad and discouraged. God wants us to speak words that bring life and kindness to

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